Favorite bird: Pelagic Cormorant
Hobbies: Birding, native plants, Burning Man
JD Bergeron thrives on inspiring people to take action by exposing them to the natural wonders all around us. JD appreciates birds as indicators of the health of nature.
JD joined International Bird Rescue in 2015, an opportunity which allowed him to unite his passion and work experience to benefit wild birds in a changing world. He values curiosity and optimism in his leadership of more than 300 staff and volunteers in an organization advancing wildlife conservation through emergency response, rehabilitation, innovative research, and knowledge sharing with peers and the public. He was promoted to CEO in 2021.
Previously, JD served in progressive leadership roles in international development and founded a nonprofit incubator with the mission to help inspire change through outdoor adventures that engage individuals with world challenges. He specializes in organizational change, fundraising, team development, and public speaking.
JD received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington University in Saint Louis, and served as a Community and Economic Development volunteer in the Peace Corps.
JD lives in Northern California with his husband and two rescue dogs.